Kingdom Investment Pays 10/13/19

Series: Kingdom Principles

Kingdom Investment Pays

Matthew 25:14-30

a parable of surprises

üThe owner entrusts his money to servants.

üThe owner distributes the wealth unevenly.

üThe servants put their money to work. 

üThe one-talentman is not the hero.

üJesus showed approvalfor the rich man.

üThe single-talent man is held accountable. 

üThe 10-talent man is given more.

üThe one-talent man is judged harshly.

kingdom principle: God demands good stewardship.

Stewardship is often relegated tomoney, but God expects whole lifestewardship.   

Stewardship truths: 

1.  God is the owner of all. 

2. God invests in usfor His glory.

3.  Investments are not equal, but expectationsare. 

4. When God’s investments are handled well, the steward is blessed.  

5.  We are held accountablefor our investment.

            2 Judgments in the Bible: 

            1.  A judgment about salvation              Matthew 7:21-23

Hebrews 9:27

            2. A judgment about faithfulness                Romans 14:10 

2 Corinthians 5:10 

I Corinthians 3:12-15

Stewardship is ultimately a matter of devotion.       

Today’s Takeaways: 

1.  Your life is designed for God’s glory.

2. Every aspect of your life should be leveragedfor the sake of the kingdom.

3.  God rewards the faithful.